Sixty-four-year-old Jeffery Thomson has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. He has experienced a 20-pound weight loss in the past 2 months due to decreased appetite and difficulty eating. He will begin cancer treatment in a week and is visiting with the registered dietitian for nutrition counseling. Possible dietary interventions to better meet Mr. Thomson's nutritional needs include ____
A) serving large portions
B) tube feeding
C) a bland diet
D) a high-kcalorie, high-protein diet
B
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